Themes
A series of themes and collections to help you explore York's history.
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The Railway Revolution
The railways saved York from stagnat...
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New Century and New Standards
A housing revolution Benjamin Seebo...
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York Castle
Together with the Abbey and the C...
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Norman Religious Buildings
The religious foundations laid by th...
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Anglo Saxon
What sort of York emerged after the...
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Trade in the Medieval City
Freemen Not just anyone could trade...
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After the Siege
In July of 1644 York was in a state...
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After The Romans
The period of York's history from 40...
Theme Items
A selection of items to explore.
- Micklegate Bar
- Barker Tower
- Mithras and Arimanius
- The Railway Institute
- The Mansion House
- York Union Gas Works
- Trams Pulled by Horses
- Cardinal Wolsey, Archbishop
- The Shambles
- Hair of a Roman Girl
- Church of St Marys Bishophill Junior
- Archbishop Scrope Executed
- Bronze weights
- Henry Percy and The Percy Panels
- Anglian Carving
- Statue of Napoleon
- All Saints Church, North Street